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Rodney Harrison officially announced his retirement and hire by NBC Sports Wednesday morning.

The NY Daily News also reports that Tony Dungy will join Harrison on Football Night in America. Jerome Bettis' contract expired. The only player ever with over 30 career sacks and 30 interceptions, Harrison won two Super Bowls with the Patriots as the ultimate "in the box safety." His unpopularity with players around the league will greatly hurt his longshot Hall of Fame chances. He was only voted to two Pro Bowls, and the number should have been closer to six. Wed, Jun 3, 2009 09:52:00 AM

Free agent Rodney Harrison is expected to announce his retirement from football on Wednesday, according to the Boston Herald.

He'll also be introduced as part of of NBC's broadcast team. The Patriots moved on from Harrison by drafting Patrick Chung with the 34th overall pick. Brandon Meriweather is New England's new full-time starting strong safety. Tue, Jun 2, 2009 06:11:00 PM

The Patriots appear to have "moved on" from free agent Rodney Harrison.

Harrison has yet to decide if he wants to continue playing, but the Pats' offseason moves at safety could make his decision easier. The team recently signed hard-hitting safety Brandon McGowan after drafting Patrick Chung, leaving them with five safeties in a crowded field. Wed, May 6, 2009 09:51:00 AM

Edelman is five months removed from September ACL surgery. He'll sit out OTAs and likely be limited early in training camp, but the Patriots are counting on him to be fully healthy for Week 1. Signed through 2019, Edelman should return as one of Tom Brady's top targets.